North Macedonian broadcaster MRT published its Programme Plan for 2025. The document that they intend to broadcast both Eurovision and Junior Eurovision next year.
Could MRT return to Eurovision?
While an intention to broadcast does not necessarily mean MRT will participate in the contest, it suggests that a return for North Macedonia to the adult contest is possible. North Macedonia last participated at Eurovision in 2022 before withdrawing ahead of the 2023 contest due to financial constraints. Meanwhile, they have continued to participate in Junior Eurovision each year. This year, Ana Vanchevska & Aleksej Ivanovski will represent them in Madrid.
North Macedonia’s Eurovision History
The upcoming year will see North Macedonia’s 21st participation at Eurovision. The ex-Yugoslav nation made its formal debut in the Contest in 1998 with Vlado Janevski’s “Ne zori, zoro”. Performing last, North Macedonia finished 19th out of 25.
Following Kaliopi’s participation in 2012 with “Crno i Belo”, North Macedonia began a 6-year non-qualification streak. Tamara Todevska’s participation in 2019 broke the streak with her song, “Proud” – which finished in 7th place, winning the jury vote.
In 2022, Andrea represented North Macedonia, singing her song “Circles”. Andrea performed in the second semi-final, finishing in 11th place out of 16. In total, Andrea received 76 points.
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News Source: MRT
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